NICKEL Three-Cent Piece ( 1865-1889 )
Composition: copper-nickel
Weight: 1.94 grams
Diameter: 17.9 mm
Mints: Philadelphia
SILVER Three-Cent Piece ( 1851-1873 )
Composition: 75% silver 1851-1853 / 90% silver 1854-1873
Weight: .80 grams 1851-1853 .75 grams 1854-1873
Diameter: 14 mm
Mints: Philadelphia, New Orleans